Have you ever felt guilty about taking photos of strangers, especially without permission? I tried to put myself into their shoes. If someone was to suddenly come in front and snap a picture of me, I would feel quite uncomfortable. Especially since I am quite sensitive on how I look on a picture (haha). I … [Read more…]
In my opinion, street or documentary photography, whatever you want to define it, is one of the toughest genres in photography. Because it involves people, be it candid or not. Most people are not gonna like it when a stranger just points a camera directly up at them. It’s so nerve wrecking for many starters! … [Read more…]
Film photography, how many people are still in the game? Me! I picked up my first film camera in September 2016 out of the blue. There were many reasons. I guess I was sick of digital. Maybe I felt blocked. Maybe I felt my creativity is draining. Maybe I just wanted to feel special. Maybe … [Read more…]
I am inspired by a few videos in YouTube where the photographers attached a GoPro on their cameras and record their shooting journey. Then one of my Instagram followers commented that I should also do the same. His comment, whether is spammy or genuine, has encouraged me to order a horse-shoe mount from Qoo10 Singapore. … [Read more…]
I am full-time Research Associate, I do research on prostate cancer. So the only time I can go out and make photos is before work, after work or during the weekend. On normal day, if I am not feeling lazy, I would go out and shoot after work. Yes, I bring my camera with me … [Read more…]
Previously, I blog about the need to be discreet while shooting candid street photography because not everyone like photos to be taken by strangers. In this post, I will share some unfriendly encounters while out in the streets. Silent disapproval When we take photos, we put the camera up and look through the viewfinder. This … [Read more…]
